Old Coulsdon War Memorial
Junction of Canon's Hill and Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HB
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1442725
- Date first listed:
- 27-Feb-2017
- List Entry Name:
- Old Coulsdon War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Junction of Canon's Hill and Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HB
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1442725
- Date first listed:
- 27-Feb-2017
- List Entry Name:
- Old Coulsdon War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Junction of Canon's Hill and Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HB
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Junction of Canon's Hill and Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HB
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Croydon (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ3114158150
Summary
War memorial in the form of a tall Portland stone cross on a plinth.
Reasons for Designation
Old Coulsdon War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it made in the First World War;
* Design: a well executed and imposing Portland stone cross war memorial.
History
The aftermath of the World Wars saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across the country. One such memorial was raised in Old Coulsdon as a permanent testament to the sacrifices made by the members of the local community. It was unveiled on 14th September 1919. It was moved circa 7m to the north following road widening works to Canon's Hill in 1933. The memorial was cleaned and refurbished by Croydon Council in 2014 and a remembrance service held later in the year by the local community.
Details
Tall pillar topped by a cross; at the base of the pillar is a pelican piercing its breast, the blood feeding three chicks, a centuries-old symbol of self-sacrifice, specifically the Passion of Christ. This rests on an octagonal plinth which bears the inscription: BY THE LONG ROAD THEY / TROD WITH SO MUCH FAITH AND / WITH SUCH DEVOTED AND SELF / SACRIFICING BRAVERY WE HAVE ARRIVED / AT VICTORY AND TODAY THEY HAVE / THEIR REWARD. The panels at the sides and back are inscribed with the names of the Fallen below the inscription: THESE MEN / OF COULSDON / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1919. The memorial rests on a large square base, sections of this and the plinth are decorated with inlaid stones.
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 16th December 2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/825
War Memorials Online, accessed 23 December 2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/177374
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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